Rail Telecoms - Principal Engineer - #2186930

We are seeking an experienced Principal Rail Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, assurance, delivery, and support of telecommunications systems across major rail infrastructure projects.

As a senior technical specialist, you will provide engineering leadership for telecoms solutions including FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, radio communications, and operational telecoms infrastructure.

You will work across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

Here's what you'll do:

• Lead telecoms design and engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical assurance, design review, and engineering governance.
• Support the delivery of telecoms renewals, enhancements, and digital railway programmes.
• Manage technical risks, interfaces, and system integration activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Requirements:

• Degree, HNC, HND qualified in Telecommunications, Electronic, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Significant experience within rail telecommunications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of FTN/FTNx, fibre optics, IP networking, GSM-R, CCTV, PA, CIS, and telecoms transmission systems.
• Experience working within Network Rail or major rail infrastructure environments.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional registration is desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.